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SoDu Daily: June 18, 2026

Rolling live updates from Southpoint Access, your neighborhood news source in South Durham.

Wes Platt

Wes Platt

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SoDu Daily: June 18, 2026
Share Your Recipes for the SoDu We Enjoy Food Cookbook
Help me build a living cookbook for Durham-area kitchens!
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10:18 a.m.: Looking for things to do this weekend? Southpoint Access has you covered:

[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - June 18, 2026
What’s in the SoDu Events Calendar for this weekend? Southpoint Access provides a few highlights to consider!
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10:15 a.m.: Missing in Durham page updated with most recent reports from the North Carolina Center for Missing Children.

9:27 a.m.: Emergency personnel have responded to reports of a gas leak near the Durham County Courthouse on Dillard Street. [PulsePoint]

7:56 a.m.: Transformative Zoning On Horizon for Durham's Garland District [INDY WEEK]

7:55 a.m.: Man Attacked Over Handicap Parking Spot [WRAL]

7:54 a.m.: Traffic congestion this morning on Interstate 40 and I-885.

7:45 a.m.: Fuel prices around South Durham continue to hold below $4 at all stations currently monitored by Southpoint Access.

Celebrate Durham Graduating Seniors | Southpoint Access
Submit a senior photo, their school, and plans for what comes next.
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Huck’s Heavenly Hangout | Pet Obituaries | Southpoint Access
Southpoint Access is launching a pet-obituary feature honoring beloved companions, named for Huckleberry and open to families across Durham and beyond.
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Southpoint Access Events Calendar
From Durham County Library programs and family activities to special events at local businesses and key public meetings like the City Council, County Commission, and Planning Board, our calendar brings it all together in one easy-to-use resource.
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